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Spiking incidents rise at London house parties, Met Police report
Violent Crime—23 Sept 2026, 00:253 min readThe Metropolitan Police has reported a 20% increase in spiking incidents across London over the past year, with a notable rise in cases occurring at house parties. Offenders are reportedly using a wider range of substances, including drug-laced vapes and common medications, to target victims.Read moreChessington assault investigation closed by policeViolent Crime—22 Sept 2026, 16:462 min readAn investigation into an assault involving two 11-year-old girls on Woodgate Avenue, Chessington, has been closed by the Metropolitan Police. The girls sustained minor injuries and were taken to hospital. Police stated there were no positive lines of enquiry.
Hackney Downs station assault: Police seek man after train threatsViolent Crime—22 Sept 2026, 15:252 min readBritish Transport Police are seeking to identify a man after an incident on a train and an assault at Hackney Downs station on August 30. Officers want to speak to the victim and any witnesses.
Lewisham man faces attempted murder charges after house fire
Violent Crime—22 Sept 2026, 13:452 min readA 58-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder and arson following a fire at a house in Ladywell. Perry Martin is also facing weapons and restraining order breach charges.Drug gangs take over homes in London 'cuckooing' tactic
Violent Crime—22 Sept 2026, 05:254 min readDrug gangs are increasingly using a tactic known as 'cuckooing', taking over the homes of vulnerable individuals in London to use as bases for drug dealing. This practice, identified by community safety teams in 2005, has evolved significantly over the past three decades.
Teenager dead, man injured in Southall car crash
Violent Crime—21 Sept 2026, 17:473 min readA 17-year-old boy has died following a collision involving a sports car in Southall. Another man remains in hospital with serious injuries. The driver has been charged and will appear at The Old Bailey next month.
Man stabbed at Croydon supermarket
Violent Crime—21 Sept 2026, 16:052 min readA man in his mid-30s was taken to hospital after being stabbed at a supermarket in Croydon on September 21. The Metropolitan Police are investigating and have appealed for witnesses.Stabbing Incident Reported in South London
Violent Crime—21 Sept 2026, 15:251 min readEmergency services have responded to a stabbing incident in south London. The situation is a developing story, with further details to be confirmed by authorities.
Man stabbed at West Norwood junction taken to major trauma centre
Violent Crime—21 Sept 2026, 14:452 min readA man was taken to a major trauma centre after being stabbed at the junction of Crown Lane and Beulah Hill in West Norwood on September 21. Specialist paramedics treated the victim at the scene before his transfer to hospital.
Man rearrested over Feltham fire remains identified as missing mother
Violent Crime—20 Sept 2026, 17:453 min readA 56-year-old man has been rearrested in connection with the discovery of human remains in Feltham, which have been identified as missing mother-of-three Joanne Sheen. Sheen was last seen in December 2019.
Joanne Sheen remains found seven years after disappearance
Violent Crime—20 Sept 2026, 10:463 min readHuman remains believed to be those of Joanne Sheen were discovered in Feltham on August 12, nearly seven years after she vanished. A 56-year-old man from Southampton has been arrested.
Reece Salmon, 28, dies after stabbing in Islington
Violent Crime—19 Sept 2026, 19:253 min readA murder investigation has been launched after 28-year-old Reece Salmon died in hospital following a stabbing in Lloyd Baker Street, Islington. Police have implemented enhanced stop-and-search powers in the area and are appealing for witnesses.
Two jailed for manslaughter after fatal stabbing outside Southwark McDonald's
Violent Crime—19 Sept 2026, 16:453 min readTwo 18-year-olds have been sentenced to four years each for the manslaughter of Yeray Sanchez Morales, who was fatally stabbed nine times outside a Southwark McDonald's. Eight others were also convicted for their involvement in the attack.
Police seek men after girl, 13, allegedly raped in Bethnal Green park
Violent Crime—19 Sept 2026, 13:053 min readA 13-year-old girl was allegedly raped in Weavers Fields, Bethnal Green, on August 1, 2024. Her family has spoken out about the devastating impact of the attack, which has left her living in fear. Police are appealing for information and have released CCTV images of two men they wish to trace.
Man, 28, fatally stabbed in Clerkenwell
Violent Crime—19 Sept 2026, 10:252 min readA 28-year-old man has died after being fatally stabbed on Lloyd Baker Street in Clerkenwell. The Metropolitan Police have launched a murder investigation and are appealing for witnesses. No arrests have been made.
Croydon man arrested after Landsdowne Road standoff
Violent Crime—18 Sept 2026, 20:052 min readA 28-year-old man has been arrested in Croydon following an incident at a residential property on Landsdowne Road. The arrest was made on suspicion of grievous bodily harm, false imprisonment, and making threats to kill.
28-year-old man dies after Clerkenwell stabbing
Violent Crime—18 Sept 2026, 18:053 min readA murder investigation has been launched after a 28-year-old man died from stab wounds sustained in Clerkenwell. Police were called to Lloyd Baker Street on Wednesday evening and the victim was pronounced dead in hospital the following day. A Section 60 order is now in effect.
Police release CCTV of men sought in Tower Hamlets rape investigation
Violent Crime—18 Sept 2026, 14:053 min readMetropolitan Police have released CCTV footage of two men they wish to identify in connection with the rape of a 13-year-old girl. The attack took place in Weavers Fields, Tower Hamlets, on August 1, 2024.
Man arrested in Croydon on suspicion of GBH, false imprisonment
Violent Crime—18 Sept 2026, 13:461 min readA 28-year-old man has been arrested in Croydon on suspicion of grievous bodily harm, false imprisonment, and threats to kill. The arrest followed reports of a disturbance on Landsdowne Road in the early hours of September 18.